Foreman Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Help oversee and manage the site work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must have 4+ years working in the civil industry.
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, sketches, or building plans and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full schedule and any additional overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.

Valued but Not Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Former Zachry employee.
• Minimum 2 years industrial experience.
• Training in vocational schools or related to job experience.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
• Experience working with concrete and rebar.

Reporting Structure

The position will work closely with and oversee Carpenters and Carpenter Helper positions. It holds positional and expertise authority over those roles.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate.
• Use of arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lb.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Required personal protective equipment includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi‑vis safety vest, leather gloves, and leather steel‑toed work boots.